James Henry Roots III

James Henry Roots III

Oct 14, 2017

Departed this life October 14, 2017. James Henry “Chico” Roots III, age 63, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one son, James Henry “Poncho” Roots IV. He is survived by his wife, Earline Roots; one daughter, Nickora Roots and two sons, Dustin Roots(Ron) and Vanness Wallace; five grandchildren; two sisters, Charmaine Roots Castille(Amos) and Desiree Roots Centeio(Axel); two...

Valerie Robinson

Valerie Robinson

Oct 9, 2017

Departed this life October 9, 2017. Ms. Valerie “Val”Robinson, age 48, of Richmond. She is survived by sons Randall, Jonathan, and Terelle Robinson; three grandchildren; six sisters, three brothers, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held Monday 3pm at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Online condolences can be made at...

Renae Walker

Renae Walker

Oct 9, 2017

Departed this life October 9, 2017. Mrs. Renae Walker of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Walker Jr. She is survived by one son, Eric Tyree; three grandchildren; Tierra Phillips, Harry Lowery and Nicholas Jackson; one sister, Rose Jackson; one brother, Anthony Graham; one aunt, Alice Brooks; a host of nieces and nephews, among them a...

Michael Thompkins

Michael Thompkins

Oct 8, 2017

Departed this life October 8, 2017. Michael Tompkins age 66 of Richmond.He is preceded in death by a son, Michael Thompkins Jr. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Thompkins; one son, D’Wayne Thompkins; one sister, Pamela Thompkins; one brother, Clarence Thompkins; four grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, one devoted LaChone Thompkins; two sisters-in- law; four brother- in-law...

Gwendolyn P. Thomas

Gwendolyn P. Thomas

Oct 8, 2017

Departed this life October 8, 2017. Ms. Gwendolyn Priscilla “Tee Tee” Thomas, age 65, of Richmond. She is survived by three sisters; Yvonne Mines, Sydaliah Thomas and Sharon Thomas; one brother, James Thomas(Crystal); aunt, Vivian Thomas; a host of nieces and nephews among them one whom she raised, a devoted Alexus Davenport; and cousins; and other relatives and friends among...

Dollie Blackwell

Dollie Blackwell

Oct 7, 2017

,Departed this life October 7, 2017. Mrs. Dollie Blackwell, age 75, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her son, James Blackwell Jr. She is survived by three daughters; Katrina B. Jones, Armeta Allen and Alecia Blackwell; two grandchildren, Jerry B. Jones III and Jamison B. Jones; five great grandchildren; one sister, Rev. Meredith J. Blow; a host of...

Joyce Toliver

Joyce Toliver

Oct 6, 2017

Departed this life October 5, 2017. Ms. Joyce Toliver. She is preceded in death by a son, Jamaal Toliver. She is survived by two daughters, Demetria and Barbara Toliver; four sons; Marc, Sean, Genesis Sr. and Lerone Toliver; a host of grand and great grand children; mother, Barbara Toliver; four sisters; two brothers; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Fannie Boston

Fannie Boston

Oct 5, 2017

age 92, of Richmond, departed this life October 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Tucker and one grandson Woodrow Foxworth. She is survived by four daughters, Lizzie Jones, Arline Foxworth, Helen Boston and Teresa Bennett; two sons, Calvin Foxworth and Anthony Boston Sr.; 17 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,   30 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, among...

Lois Barnes

Lois Barnes

Oct 5, 2017

Departed this life October 5, 2017. Mrs. Lois Barnes of Richmond. She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority and also the Charmettes. She is preceded in death by one grandson, Adrien Wright. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, James Barnes; one daughter, Taina B. Wright(Keith); one grandson, Anthony Wright; two great grandchildren,...

Lamont Booker

Lamont Booker

Oct 2, 2017

Departed this life October 2, 2017. Lamont Booker, age 48, of Richmond. He is survived one daughter, Jasmin Booker; father and mother, Richard and Ann Booker; one sister, Richell Booker; one brother, Richard Jackson; two aunts; three uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one sister-in- law, Eva Jackson; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins...

Etta Pollard

Etta Pollard

Sep 28, 2017

Departed this life September 28, 2017. Mrs. Etta Pollard, age 82, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband , John L. Pollard Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Joan P. Robinson and Stephanie P. Quinichett and one son, John L. Pollard Jr.; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sons-in-law,...

Betty Murrell

Betty Murrell

Sep 28, 2017

Departed this life September 28, 2017. Mrs. Betty Ann Williams Murrell, age 71, of Baltimore, formerly of Richmond. She is survived by two sisters, Bernadine Hunt and Rosa Williams(Preston); one brother, Melvin Williams; one aunt, Jennie Townes; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Irene and Theo Williams; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins...

Alice Andrews

Alice Andrews

Sep 27, 2017

Departed this life September 27, 2017. Mrs. Alice Andrews, age 97, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Andrews; four sons; John, James, Robert and William Wilson. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Wilson; five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph...

Gregory Smith

Gregory Smith

Sep 26, 2017

Departed this life September 26, 2017.  Gregory Smith, age 55, of Richmond.  He is survived by three daughters, Tiffany and Shelby Smith and Tekia Mallory; two grandchildren, Shayla Jones and Jordan Smith; mother, Leatrice Lee; two brothers, Kevin J. Lee and Jason Lee, Sr.; one aunt, Nora Burnette, two uncles, Michael(Shurline) Smith and Murphy(Yvonne) Smith, Jr.; a host of nieces,...

Raymond Porter

Raymond Porter

Sep 22, 2017

Departed this life September 22, 2017. Raymond Porter, age 76, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Porter and one son, Timothy Porter. He is survived by two daughters, Paula and Zindora Porter; five sons; Raymond Jr., Gregory, Ramon & Carlos Porter and Michael Coles; a host of grand and great grandchildren; one sister, Barbara Porter;...

Alan L. Cole Jr.

Alan L. Cole Jr.

Sep 22, 2017

Departed this life September 22, 2017. Alan L. Cole Jr., age 25, of Richmond. He is survived by his mother, Regina McPhee; his father, Alan L. Cole Sr.; two grandmothers, Doris McPhee and Sylvia Lee; one sister, Alexis Hodges; seven aunts; four uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends among them a god sister,...

Wilma Jean Christian

Wilma Jean Christian

Sep 19, 2017

Departed this life September 19, 2017. Mrs. Wilma Jean Christian, age 91, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Christian and one son, Ronald Christian. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Thompson; six grandchildren; one great grand daughter; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter- in-law, Charlotte Christian; and other relatives and friends....

Lula Gault

Lula Gault

Sep 18, 2017

Departed this September 18, 2017. Mrs. Lula Mae Gault, age 99, of Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Gault. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Gault; one grandson, Alvin Campbell III; two great grandchildren, Shariyah Campbell and Tre’Leel Randolph; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins among them a devoted Olive Richardson; and other relatives...

George Bailey

George Bailey

Sep 15, 2017

Departed this life September 15, 2017. George Bailey, age 79, of Richmond. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Yvette Bailey. He is survived by his wife, Rosetta Bailey; a grand daughter, Sigourney Bailey; one sister, Ethel Battle; two brothers, Richard(Inez) and Harold(Arleen) Bailey; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sister- in- law, Evelyn Bailey; brother- in- law,...

Lataunya Dillard

Lataunya Dillard

Sep 15, 2017

Departed this life September 15, 2017. Ms. LaTaunya “Sooky” Dillard, age 50, of Richmond. She is survived by one daughter, NaQuisha Dillard; two granddaughters, Naryeja Curtis and Zyionne Dillard; mother, Sylvia Lee, father George Dillard; one sister, TaLisa Gordon; one brother, George Dillard Jr.; two aunts; three uncles; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends...